Typical wooden projects with an attic
In order not to waste time, consider purchasing a standard project with the area you need - from 100 m2 to 300 m2. There are a lot of standard projects; they can satisfy almost any request. Advantages of ready-made:
- they have already been tested, verified, brought to perfection;
- you will start construction faster because you won’t have to spend time on design;
- the amount of building materials has already been calculated.
However, there are also small disadvantages:
- do not take into account your wishes;
- do not reflect your personality;
- may not be suitable due to inappropriate soil type.
However, you can do it easier - choose a standard wooden attic project, and we will make changes to it for free!
Individual design of attic wooden houses
What if you yourself know what your future home should look like? Order individual design from our company - with the help of professional architects. All your wishes will be taken into account and agreed with you. Advantages of individual projects:
- taking into account your wishes;
- 100% uniqueness of the project;
- the opportunity for self-expression - after all, you have poured your soul into this project;
- taking into account the features of the terrain and neighboring buildings;
There are also disadvantages, although they are not very significant:
- individual design takes a long time - while you make edits and think about the nuances;
- you need to be in touch with architects and designers to coordinate changes;
Decide what is preferable for you - a standard or individual project, consider all the nuances and contact us. Together we will make the right decision!
Household premises in projects
As you know, garages, bathhouses, and storage rooms make life much easier. They are often placed side by side on the site, but we advise you to think about designing in advance a wooden attic house combined with a garage or bathhouse.
A wooden project with a garage and attic is an economical and smart option. In this case, access to the car is provided directly from the house. In the winter cold or in the autumn pouring rain, it is much more convenient to get into the car from a dry and warm room.
It is worth providing a bathhouse and utility rooms in the house. This is just as convenient as in the case of a garage - access is provided both from the home and from the street. On our website you will find many different projects of wooden houses with an attic - with a garage, with a bathhouse, with a winter garden.
Prices and photos of attic projects made of wood
Check out a wide selection of standard projects of wooden houses and cottages with an attic - each of them with a price and photo. Our architects and designers have the necessary knowledge and extensive experience, so they can conveniently and competently design rooms even in a small house.
In any case, you will receive low prices and fast turnaround times!
In recent years, projects of wooden houses with an attic have become increasingly popular among individual developers. Such houses are distinguished by their comfort, expressive appearance and, most importantly, allow the most efficient use of the usable area of the building. The Cottage Projects catalog offers a huge selection of wooden house projects with an attic, varying in size, purpose, and style.
In the vast majority of the presented projects, rounded logs or wooden beams are used as the main building material. This is the most economical and environmentally friendly building material of all times. However, in our catalog you will also find projects of houses with a brick attic.
A wooden house with an attic is a harmonious combination of practicality and originality
The reason why projects of wooden houses with an attic have gained such wide popularity is quite clear - the use of this architectural solution allows you to get a large-area house at relatively low financial costs. However, you should not think that a house with an attic is in some way inferior to traditional country houses with a “full” second floor.
Today there are modern building materials and technologies that make it possible to make a house with an attic as comfortable and visually attractive as possible. The projects presented on this page offer a huge selection of all kinds of attic floor plans: from art studios, gyms to cozy living spaces. And the original geometry of the attic walls, unusually shaped windows and figured roof make your cottage special, which cannot be said about most other country houses.
Until François Mansara proposed converting the space between the roof and the lower floor into a living room, the attic was used mainly for storing unnecessary things that were a pity to throw away. But now, thanks to the famous French architect, you can turn a dusty room into a beautiful and spacious room for any need.
An attic can change the appearance of a house beyond recognition. Houses with an attic are becoming increasingly popular, because they are often associated with a cozy cottage located away from the bustle of the city. And building with wood gives the house a little bit of “rustic” style.
The use of wood in construction provides many advantages, and the attic significantly expands the area of the house and saves on the construction of a full second floor.
Peculiarities
Sloping ceilings, skylights, decorative beams, non-standard walls - all this creates the uniqueness of wooden houses with an attic, adds elegance and creates a luxurious design.
To achieve greater practicality, you can additionally attach a garage to the house.. This way, the garage will retain heat and will be more convenient to access directly from the house. For beauty and transformation of appearance, terraces or verandas are completed.
Wooden houses are characterized by relatively light weight, so often the foundation needs to be further strengthened in order for it to withstand the additional load in the form of an attic. Also, furniture and partitions should not be heavy and bulky; plasterboard is often used.
The attic can be completed later. In this case, it is best to create a rafter system during the construction of the first floor and determine the location of future necessary communications.
So that the attic does not look gloomy, It is better to use light-colored materials for its construction. This will make it look brighter and more spacious. Tall or wide windows will transform not only the appearance of the house, but also fill the rooms with light.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of wooden houses with an attic include:
- Wood is an environmentally friendly and safe material.
- A house with an attic, built of wood, goes well in style with furniture and other interior elements made of the same material.
- A pleasant microclimate prevails in the premises, thanks to a stable level of humidity.
- The excellent aesthetic properties of wood do not require additional decorative finishing.
- Cost-effective, since there is no need to build a full floor, and there is also no need for exterior finishing.
- Ease of construction.
- The attic increases the living space.
- Building with wood does not create a large load on the foundation of the house.
- Basically, houses with an attic are characterized by good thermal insulation.
- A large number of beautiful and unique design options can be added to the attic with a terrace.
- The attic can accommodate a bedroom, study, recreation area or children's room.
- Long service life of a wooden house.
Among the disadvantages, the difficulty of installing windows can be noted. Most often, special windows are used for attics., which are much more expensive than usual. The glass in them has shockproof properties. The use of ordinary windows can lead to precipitation entering the room.
An important point is the safe placement of electrical wiring.
Wires should not come into contact with wooden elements and should be completely insulated from moisture.
Wood is also susceptible to moisture, so it is necessary to take care in advance to protect it using special treatments.
According to the processing method, the following types of wood are distinguished:
- Glued laminated timber– has excellent strength and moisture resistance, and has a long service life.
- Profiled timber– has similar properties and can significantly minimize construction costs.
- Rounded log– does not require additional cladding.
- Floor materials and finishing.
The beam must be completely flat; no distortions or even small cracks are allowed.
The appearance of gray-blue spots indicates that the wood has begun to rot. This material is not suitable for construction.
Popular projects
The project of a house with an attic can be done independently or ordered from a studio. There is a wide variety of ready-made wooden house designs. They can be adjusted to suit your wishes.
The design of a wooden house can be supplemented not only with an attic, but also with terraces, verandas, bay windows, balconies in a simple style or with carvings. You can make extensions in the form of a garage, bathhouse and more.
At the design stage, it is important to clarify the location of wiring, pipes and other communications, determine the diagram of load-bearing elements, decide on a style. According to a correctly drawn up and executed project, the house will have heat resistance, breathability, strength, durability and a memorable design.
Also during design, it is necessary to select the roof style (gable or multi-slope), calculate the load on the foundation, choose the location of the staircase to the attic and decide what materials it will be made from.
Based on the type of layout, attics are divided into corridor, sectional, and mixed. The choice of this type depends on the number of people living in the house, the total area of the house, the individual wishes of the house owner, etc.
Frequent layout options are houses 10x10, 6x6, 8x8 square meters. m.
- For example, for the 6x6 sq. option. m on the ground floor there is a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room, which occupies a large area, with a staircase to the attic and access to the terrace. The attic is intended for a bedroom with access to a small balcony, but it is possible to arrange two bedrooms, but of a smaller area.
- With a layout of 6x9 sq. m a little simpler. You can easily place two bedrooms in the attic and even move the bathroom there, thereby freeing up some space on the ground floor for the dining room. For such options, it is advisable to order a project from specialists, because it is important to optimally use a small amount of living space.
- Layout 8x8 sq. m gives great freedom. With this option, it is possible to equip a full-fledged kitchen with a dining room, a small guest room (or children's room) on the ground floor and a living room also with access to the terrace. In the attic you can have two bedrooms with a bathroom, it all depends on the specific needs and number of people living in the house, because you can get by with one bedroom and make a work room.
- With a house measuring 10x10 sq. m still better than previous versions. The attic can be used not only as a living room. You can arrange a greenhouse or winter garden in it, make a large living room or children's room, leave it as a place for creativity or work, place sports equipment there, and more.
According to the height of the room inside the house, the following types of attics are distinguished: semi-attic (height up to 0.8 m) and attic (from 0.8 to 1.5 m). If the height is more than 1.5 m, then such a room is already considered a full floor.
Also, attics are divided according to the shape of the roof into the following types: attic with a pitched roof, with a gable roof, hip, broken gable, attic with a remote console, frame attic with a mixed roof support.
When designing the roofing surface, it is imperative to keep in mind that the line of intersection of the roof with the facade of the attic must be at a height of at least 1.5 m from the floor.
Beautiful examples
An example of a spacious house with a terrace and unusual built-in attic windows.
Thanks to the tall and wide windows of an unusual shape, the house takes on a luxurious look, and the rooms inside are filled with light.
Projects of wooden houses with an attic captivate with their original architecture. Despite the lack of a full second floor, there is enough space in such a country cottage for all members of your family and guests. The correct layout allows you to carve out additional space, using which you can organize a cozy lounge, nursery or bedroom.
The construction of an attic floor is advisable when you need to save money. If you want to reduce the cost even more, then give preference to frame technology. Subject to compliance with construction standards and high-quality heating installations, you will receive a durable, reliable house that you can pass on to your children and grandchildren.
The Russian Spaces company offers you to purchase ready-made attic house projects. Each of them is accompanied by complete technical documentation: description, layouts, materials used, etc. If necessary, we are ready to make changes to the drawings in accordance with your wishes.
The specialists of the Russian Spaces company are also ready to help if you are looking for a reliable contractor. We will qualitatively carry out a full range of construction works and design. Well-established relationships with suppliers, our own production of timber, as well as experienced, qualified personnel are the main components of our success.
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Buildings with are a practical and very attractive idea for an individual plot. The costs of arranging a residential attic are less than the construction of a full floor; additional square meters will appear in the house. For a summer cottage, the best option is. Projects, photos of successful interiors and recommendations from experienced builders are in our material.
Even a small attic will transform the facade of the house and make it unique
The attic refers to the living space under the roof. The roof for a residential attic must have a double slope, such that the height of the attic space is no less than human height at the highest point.
Important! The high ceiling should occupy at least half of the area. Smaller sizes will cause discomfort in a person.
The outer wall of a residential attic consists of two planes: inclined and vertical. The vertical part is built from the main material of the house, the inclined part consists of blood rafters and internal lining.
For your information! In urban planning regulations, the attic is considered a residential floor.
When building a private house, many owners think about the question: should they prefer a full floor or an attic?
Advantages and disadvantages of country houses with an attic: projects with a full floor or a residential attic?
The main argument in favor of the attic floor is always the low cost of its arrangement. Is it really? The cost reduction is due to the use of a frame roof structure. In practice, the larger the roof and, accordingly, the larger the frame area for cladding, the more profitable the attic.
But you should remember, no matter how spacious the attic is, it in any case occupies less usable space than the actual floor. It turns out that in order to make the attic room suitable for living, it is necessary to provide such an area of the first floor so that it is at least twice as large as the attic space.
In order to create a normal microclimate in the attic room, it is necessary to provide a ventilation system with forced air supply. All these costs will create an additional burden during construction. And in reality the savings will not be that significant.
Supporters of attic construction note that houses with such “curly” roofs look attractive. And the designers add that the arrangement of a residential attic has many original solutions.
Thrifty owners do not like it when something goes to waste. Including the attic space. Some people turn it into a dumping ground for unnecessary things. But in fact, it can accommodate a full-fledged office, workshop, bedroom or even a children's room.
Opponents of such diligence remind us that active use of the space under the roof worsens the condition of the roof structure and significantly complicates its repair.
Expert's point of view
Yaroslava Galayko
Lead designer and studio manager at Ecologica Interiors
Ask a Question“Psychologists warn that low attic ceilings make a person feel in a confined space, adversely affecting his psyche. Particularly impressionable people may even feel bouts of suffocation due to low ceilings and sloping walls. It’s worth thinking about this fact when planning a children’s room in the attic.”
Supporters of a full second floor make the following comparison:
| Attic | Second floor |
|---|---|
 |  |
| Limited in layout by inclined structures | Has full layout options |
| Difficulties with arranging full-fledged windows | No problems with organizing natural lighting |
| The design of the walls and ceiling of the attic does not allow for smooth roof repairs | Maintainability of the roof and simplicity of the roof structure |
| The need for a complex roof | Using a simple roof shape |
| Need for forced ventilation | Use of natural ventilation |
| Intense heating of the room on hot days | Maintaining optimal temperature thanks to the presence of attic space |
Despite all these disputes and disagreements, projects of country houses with an attic and a veranda or garage are very popular. This is not surprising, because frame construction, which is gaining immense popularity, offers many options for just such buildings, with a large usable area and a variety of layouts. Let's look at photo projects of houses with attics in more detail.
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The best designs of houses with an attic: photos with drawings
A good residential building design must take into account many factors:
- climate of the area in which construction will take place;
- features of the soil and landscape of the site;
- combination of the decoration of the house with the surrounding buildings and terrain;
- organizing the most comfortable living conditions for all family members, taking into account their age and individual needs.
The finished project of a house with an attic is developed by professional architects with the participation of specialized specialists. It is important to think through not only the location of the rooms, but also the features of the placement of utility networks.
For a summer cottage, projects of a small area, 36 - 40 square meters, are suitable. This space is quite enough to accommodate a kitchen and a spacious living room on the ground floor and two compact bedrooms or a study in the attic. Houses with an area of over 60 square meters include a spacious living room, bedroom and kitchen on the ground floor and rooms on the second.
For large houses, it would be ideal to build a terrace that can be accessed from the attic floor. From the top you will have a magnificent view of nature.
Idea! If the house is intended for year-round use, part of the roof can be glazed and the area can be used for a winter garden.
Country house with attic: 6x6 layout
It’s not easy with a minimum area. The project of a 6x6 country house with an attic is the best choice. In this case, you have not 36, but at least 50 square meters of usable area.
If the dacha is needed only for seasonal visits, such space is quite enough for a small family. Over time, an extension can be made to the house if the number of family members increases. What should be considered in the design of a house with a 6x6 attic:
- maximum use of every centimeter of space;
- the number of people visiting the house at the same time;
- age of family members;
- frequency of visits to the summer cottage.
When planning a 6 by 6 house with an attic, it is important to use all the space to maximum advantage. Traditionally, a spacious living room is located in the center, with access to a bathroom and kitchen. All these rooms will completely occupy the first floor. To avoid crowding, select compact furniture.
The kitchen should have two entrances: from the room and from the yard. Setting a table in a summer gazebo will be greatly simplified, and it will be easier to cook on a hot day by opening the exit to the garden wide open.
In this option they are located in the attic. Here you can make two full bedrooms for the owners and children.
Four square meters is enough for a bathroom. If the dacha is visited only in the summer, a summer shower can be organized in the yard. Those who like to take a steam bath set up a bathhouse on the site. If you do not provide a shower or bath in the house, you can leave three square meters for the toilet. The washing machine is installed in the kitchen.
Frame houses with an attic (6x6 projects) do not provide internal stairs. They are placed outside. This technique also allows you to significantly save space. To store things in the house, compact mezzanines should be provided.
Here is an approximate plan of a house with a 6 by 6 attic:
Specifics of the layout of 9 by 9 houses with an attic: photos of successful solutions
A house with a total area of eighty square meters is a popular project. The builders note that this project has an optimal balance between cost and living comfort. The classic layout includes a bedroom, kitchen, living room and bathroom on the ground floor and two or three more rooms in the attic. They can be used as additional bedrooms or used as an office, creative workshop and spacious wardrobe.
Another option for the arrangement of rooms is in the layout of an 8 by 10 house with an attic. Photo example of such a layout:
What you should know about the layout of a 10 by 10 house with an attic: photos of the best ideas
One hundred square meters on the first floor and another seventy on the second - a large family can permanently live in such a house. There is room here for separate rooms for children, a bedroom for parents, a study, a spacious living room and a kitchen. From the outside the house does not look huge. Projects of a 10x10 house with a foam block attic impress with its compact placement on the site. But this is precisely the case when external impressions are deceiving.
There is enough space here not only to place bathrooms on each floor, but even to organize a bathhouse or a bathhouse right in the house. A convenient staircase with a wide passage will allow you to easily lift bulky furniture.
In such a house there is usually a separate room for the boiler. If a house made of foam blocks has a basement, the laundry room, heating appliances, and a storage room for storing equipment and household items are located here.
Layout example:
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Examples of interior design of houses with an attic inside: photo
Even a small attic can be furnished so that everything you need can fit in it. The inclined planes of the ceilings partially hide the total area, but you can use them to stylishly decorate the room.
Projects of small houses with an attic usually involve placing a bedroom on the second floor. In the country house version, it is logical to use natural wood trim.
If the attic occupies a significant area, the task is simplified. Niches between the rafters can be used as zoning elements. In one - place a bed, in the other - a work desk by the window or a sofa for relaxing. The issue of placing a children's room on the attic floor should be approached especially carefully.
If there will be a study in the attic, it is important to think about the lighting.
Another idea for planning a house with an attic (photo below) is the placement of a wardrobe. Here you can build compact and convenient storage systems.
Tips for building a one-story house with an attic: photos of original ideas
Owners of small country cottages are most often concerned with arranging a residential attic. Before deciding on such a project, ask to stay with your friends who own a similar design. What if you suddenly feel an attack of claustrophobia or, on the contrary, find yourself impressed by attic windows through which you can see the clouds?
Here, if desired, you can place a wardrobe, a creative workshop, a boiler room, and a gym.
Here are the options for organizing the attic space:
Particularly in demand with a garage and attic. This layout is extremely convenient. This option will be especially appreciated by residents of the northern regions, who know what it’s like to warm up a car on a frosty day. When the garage is under the same roof as the house, even if it does not have central heating, the temperature will be significantly higher than outside. And the car itself will be reliably protected from all the vagaries of the weather.
What do house designs with an attic made of foam blocks look like?
Projects of houses with an attic made of foam blocks, photos of which are presented to you, are very popular among developers of individual housing. The reasons for this demand are that houses made of this material are very functional and look solid and luxurious. The cost of constructing such a structure is lower than the cost of building a brick house.